Eagles expect to get Brandon Graham back after the bye

As the Eagles hope for a kick in the pants that would turn around a disappointing season, they’re poised to get some help after their upcoming bye.

Per a league source, defensive end Brandon Graham, who has been recuperating from a torn ACL, is fully expected to emerge from the Physically Unable to Perform list when the Eagles host the Cowboys on October 30.

Graham tore an ACL last December, against the Cowboys.

Graham, a first-round pick in 2010, had three sacks in 13 games last season. There has been some speculation that, given the presence of Jason Babin and Trent Cole (who currently injured but is expected back), Graham could play linebacker.

Please, we are desperate for LBs but a guy who has never played the position… No thanks I would like to avoid Chris Gocong 2.0. But Andy Reid loves trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, the best example of that being Juan Castillo as our DC. So it wouldn’t surprise me

Unless Graham grew 6 inches, gained 50 lbs. and learned the nuances of the MLB position than this means nothing. The D-line pass rush has been the only area of the defense that’s performed, and that’s all Graham is – a pass rush specialist.

People are all over Parker for jumping offsides, but thinking realistically, what are the chances that the Eagles would have mounted a drive from deep in their own territory in a little over a minute, with no timeouts, to tie the game and send it into overtime? We know how pathetic the Eagles’ 2 minute offense is, and even if they would have made it interesting, the drive no doubt would have ended with an interception or a fumble.

Earl Thomas is playing at a very high level in Seattle, taken one pick later. While in Philadelphia, the revolving door at safety continues.

delshofner says:Oct 14, 2011 3:02 PM

Wow …. things must be desperate if a team is looking for a guy coming back 11 mos. after an ACL to “turn their season around”.

It’s really tough to expect too much from a guy that soon after an ACL. He may have to wait until next year to be 100%.

The Shoeman says:Oct 14, 2011 3:08 PM

There has been some speculation that, given the presence of Jason Babin and Trent Cole (who currently injured but is expected back), Graham could play linebacker.
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@jdandcoke:
Do you even have a shred of sense? JPP has done well this season so far….5 games in. Brandon Graham has played about half a season, and none of it as a starter yet. There’s obviously no telling what will happen in the future with either of these players. JPP looks good yes, but we have no idea how Graham will be yet. That’s why you are getting thumbs down. In the future you may want to stop drawing attention to your own predictions that hold no water whatsoever.

Samuel or Rodgers-Cromartie should be on the trading block for a LB. Send Samuel , Steve Smith & a 2nd rd pick to SF for Patrick Willis. We dramatically improve our LB situation, it enables DRC to play outside & bring Hanson back to the slot and it frees up $ for Jackson, Maclin and Shady, who are all in line for big pay days. And SF gets a passing threat besides Davis, one of the better Play-makers in Samuel and a high pick in the draft. It won’t ever happen cause it makes to much sense, but Philly is so strong at some positions & so weak at others that they can’t afford to let the trading deadline pass w/o making alot of phone calls. Atleast give us a Safety Roseman. The East is not that strong this year and i seriously do believe the Eagles can still win the division. They should have beat NY, SF and Atlanta and maybe even Buff, so while i know Philly needs work, their really not too far off .

@jdandcoke: Its WAY to early to say JPP is better then Graham. BG was in a complex scheme last year, so let’s first see what he does in the wide nine. And stop acting like your team is great. You beat us once in 3 years in a game we gave away, besides the Skins spanked you guys and we’re all looking up at Wash right now. No one us afraid of the Giants. Your team has talent, but right now any of the 4 teams can win the East.

@Jack… why would SF, a team on the rise.. trade away their best defensive player for an oppertunistic CB and a WR3 and whatever pick you can throw at them?

howley1 says:Oct 14, 2011 5:06 PM

Samuel or Rodgers-Cromartie should be on the trading block for a LB. Send Samuel , Steve Smith & a 2nd rd pick to SF for Patrick Willis.

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Sure! I’m sure that the 49ers would love to have a cornerback that refuses to tackle and a WR that may not be completely healthy and a 2 in exchange for one of the best inside LB’s the NFL has seen in a long time. Pure genius.